Take and Make - Coasters
Drop into the children's area and create an air-dry sculpture, ornament or whatever your fingers decide to make! Children's area and all ages are welcome.
Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create? Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize.
The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.
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Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.
Visit North Side and read to a furry friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's Therapets program!
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Go on an epic adventure with Shrek and his friends across a fairytale land with this classic movie. We will make our own fairy or ogre popcorn and make mini swamp terrariums with 3-d printed figures while we watch! Best for ages 7+
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Join us for the opening reception for Urban Arts LLC at the Central Library from 4 - 6 pm. See amazing art and chat with the artists while enjoying light snacks. This exhibit will run from December 9th through January 13th.
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Central Parking
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.Indoor Program (2021)
This program is hosted indoors. Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.